Be still my antisocial heart! A private island close enough that if there were an emergency someone could help but far enough away that friends would need to BYOB and not the kind of BYOB you're thinking - we mean bring your own boat. Sounds too good to be true but certainly isn't.

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If you've had about all you can take of people and want to be left alone to enjoy the water, fishing, and incredible sunrises and sunsets, this private island on the St. Lawrence river is your answer. Oh, and it's for sale and at a pretty reasonable price for being an island!

Although this island might not be the right property for someone who sleepwalks, it sure is perfect for someone who wants to live a hermit life. Called Pine Tree Island, this private island on the St. Larewnce river is listed for sale through Sotheby's International Realty at a pretty reasonable price (for a private island) of $630,000.

Pine Tree Island has been owned by the same person for the last 32 years but the owner has decided to put their love on the market and is even including a comprehensive manual for operating this off-the-grid gem of an island.

Pine Tree Island offers 360-degree views of serenity spanning New York and Canada. From this island, you'll have the perfect spot to soak in sunsets and passing ships alike.

The housing structure on Pine Tree Island is 1,354 square feet and within, you'll find three bedrooms and one full bathroom. The cottage comes complete with a wood stove and E double Marvin windows. Additionally, it is fully insulated.

Included in the $630,00 price tag is a photo voltaic system with a backup generator as well as a wood-fired hot tub.

Live the Hermit Life On This St. Lawrence River Island

If you've had about all you can take of people and want to be left alone to enjoy the water, fishing, and incredible sunsets, this is your answer. Called Pine Tree Island, this private island on the St. Larewnce river is listed for sale through Sotheby's International Realty at a reasonable price (for a private island) of $630,000. 

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